JCIA Lobbying to Get Local Castor Oil Protected

Calling Farmers | February 4, 2019

The Jamaica Castor Industry Association (JCIA) will be lobbying to have the Jamaican Black Castor oil protected in international markets. We tell you all about it on today’s edition of calling farmers.

Planting the perfect Irish potato takes hard work and skill. It also requires the right climate and the perfect seeds to start the process. Rural Agriculture Development Authority (RADA) extension officer Joel Pryce shares some tips on what to do when you are ready to plant Irish Potato on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.

Irish Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in Jamaica. They are used to make many popular Jamaican dishes like soups, French fries, salads and so much more. Listen in as Rural Agriculture Development Authority (RADA) extension officer Joel Pryce shares some tips about how to plant the perfect Irish Potato on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.

The tourism sector is booming, welcoming over 4 million visitors to the island for 2 years running. This presents a huge opportunity for farmers, as the sector shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

Several farmers in St Elizabeth recently benefited from drip irrigation equipment, courtesy of the Jamaica social investment fund (JSIF). Stay tuned as Dennis Elliot and Merline Williams talk about the impact these systems are having on their operations on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.

The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging young Jamaicans to come up with innovative solutions to tackle the issue of climate change. So if you are young, creative and interested in the agriculture sector today’s calling farmers is just for you.